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A review by thewordsdevourer
As Seen On TV by Meredith Schorr
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
*thank you to the publisher and netgalley for the ARC
a lighthearted romance whose last few chapters rly elevate it. i wouldnt say that as seen on tv is funny to the point of reaching the com in romcom, but it def has its cute moments.
tbh im not entirely endeared to the characters. for some i find their characterization to be a lil awkward, and our heroine adina is too vapid for me--there's a difference between being quirky and being (stupidly) naive. i feel like 25 is a suitable age for ppl not to assume that everything they see on tv reflects reality..but that's apparently not the case here, as it forms the very premise of this book.
the first 60% is also a lil too droll for me, as we see adina going thru the same thought processes over and over and over, whether it be in terms of her writing assignment, realizations abt the town, or feelings for finn. the story could be tightened up a lil more as well; currently some parts are unnecessary and could def be cut out for better pacing.
despite it all, i do like this book. adina's journey towards her final pleasant hollow article is satisfying; i rly like the consent casually portrayed; finn isnt an asshole (is that a low bar?); and the romance is quite cute in the last couple chapters. recommending this for anyone looking for a quick romance read.
a lighthearted romance whose last few chapters rly elevate it. i wouldnt say that as seen on tv is funny to the point of reaching the com in romcom, but it def has its cute moments.
tbh im not entirely endeared to the characters. for some i find their characterization to be a lil awkward, and our heroine adina is too vapid for me--there's a difference between being quirky and being (stupidly) naive. i feel like 25 is a suitable age for ppl not to assume that everything they see on tv reflects reality..but that's apparently not the case here, as it forms the very premise of this book.
the first 60% is also a lil too droll for me, as we see adina going thru the same thought processes over and over and over, whether it be in terms of her writing assignment, realizations abt the town, or feelings for finn. the story could be tightened up a lil more as well; currently some parts are unnecessary and could def be cut out for better pacing.
despite it all, i do like this book. adina's journey towards her final pleasant hollow article is satisfying; i rly like the consent casually portrayed; finn isnt an asshole (is that a low bar?); and the romance is quite cute in the last couple chapters. recommending this for anyone looking for a quick romance read.
Content Warnings
Minor: Alcoholism and Death of parent